According to a report by long-time Peoria Rivermen beat writer Dave Eminian, the Canucks will not operate their recently purchased AHL franchise in Peoria next season.

They are likely to leave the franchise dormant and loan their prospects to other minor league clubs, the report said. The Canucks bought the franchise in March with the intention of moving it to Abbotsford, but the Calgary Flames have six years remaining on an agreement there and don’t want to vacate.

Canucks assistant GM Laurence Gilman declined comment on the report.

The Canucks didn’t renew their minor league agreement with the Chicago Wolves because they didn’t think they enough control over the development of their prospects.

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